Given an adverse prenatal diagnosis? Let the Sisters of Life walk with you

An Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis often leaves expecting parents concerned and flanked with questions and mounting pressure by hospitals or physicians. In spite of that, there are resources and networks of support that assist during this challenging time in a pregnancy.

BeNotAfraid.net is an online outreach to parents who have received a poor or difficult prenatal diagnosis. The family stories, articles, and links within the site are presented as a resource for those who may have been asked to choose between terminating a pregnancy or continuing on despite the diagnosis. The benotafraid.net families faced the same decision and chose not to terminate. By sharing their experiences, they hope to offer encouragement to those who may be afraid to continue on.

Help for those who have suffered a loss following an Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis can also be found on the Office of Family Life's Bereavement page.

Perinatal Hospice Care

Are you faced with a severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis?

What if there was a medical team who worked hard for you and your baby to enjoy every precious moment together in a loving environment, turning the suffering into an occassion of sweet memories for your family?

Dr. Elvira Parravicini is the Director of Neonatal Comfort Care Program at at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Parravicini is the founder and medical director of a unique and innovative program for infants affected by life-limiting or terminal conditions. The Neonatal Comfort Care Program untilizes a multidisciplinary team to addresses the complex medical and non-medical needs of infants and their families. The team includes a nurse coordinator, social worker, speech pathologist, child life specialist, psychologist, and chaplaincy. They work together to establish a state of comfort for babies in a compassionate, loving environment.